Pray the Word with David Platt

A Growing Church (Acts 9:31)

Oct 10, 2025
Exploring Acts 9:31, the host emphasizes prayer for peace and growth within the Church. Listeners are encouraged to seek protection and freedom from anxiety in their communities. A call for renewed awe and zeal for God challenges complacency in faith. The importance of walking in the comfort of the Holy Spirit during tough times is highlighted. Specific prayers are offered for church multiplication and the Arwa Mala people in India, showcasing a commitment to spreading the gospel worldwide.
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INSIGHT

Peace, Growth, Fear, And Comfort Linked

  • Acts 9:31 links peace, spiritual growth, reverent fear, and the Holy Spirit's comfort with church multiplication.
  • David Platt highlights these combined realities as the pattern for healthy church expansion.
ADVICE

Pray Scripture Over Your Church

  • Pray Acts 9:31 over your local church, city, country, and the global church.
  • Ask God to bring peace, building up, fear of the Lord, and the Holy Spirit's comfort across these levels.
ADVICE

Pray For Peace And Spiritual Maturity

  • Pray for peace in the church and protection from anxiety, strife, and division.
  • Ask God to build up believers to reflect Jesus more faithfully in local and global churches.
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